How far is Altoona, PA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 855 miles / 1376 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Altoona (AOO) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Altoona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Altoona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 855.124 miles
- 1376.189 kilometers
- 743.082 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 854.715 miles
- 1375.530 kilometers
- 742.727 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Jackson to Altoona?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Altoona?
The time difference between Jackson and Altoona is 1 hour. Altoona is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
On average, flying from Jackson to Altoona generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Altoona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |
| Destination | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |